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Agenda
1. Introduction and Station Planning Area
2 Hi h S d T i I t ti l E l2. High Speed Train International Examples
3. Station Area Analysis
4. Merced Station Design Concepts
5. High Speed Train Station Examples
6. Discussion and Comments
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Statewide High Speed Train System
Connecting from Merced to:
• San Francisco Bay Area
• Los Angeles
• Orange County
• San Diego• San Diego
• Inland Empire
• San Jose
• Central Valley Area
• Sacramento
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High Speed Train in Merced
What are High Speed Trains?
• Intercity passenger trains operating at speeds up to 220 miles per hour
• Reduced trip times to Merced from other train destinations by 35 50%
Travel Times from the Merced Station
By Car By Train
at speeds up to 220 miles per hour
• Tracks separated from roads and highways
other train destinations by 35-50% over car trips
By Car By Train
To San Francisco 146 min. 91 min.
To Sacramento 114 min. 55 min.
To San Jose 84 min. 51 min.
• Proven Technology-Safe and Reliable
• Successfully operating throughout Europe and Asia To San Jose 84 min. 51 min.
To Los Angeles 240 min. 139 min.
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California High Speed Train Concept Tracks will be grade separated above existing streets & development in Merced
HST Example: Intercity Express, Germany
Transit Oriented Development in Merced
What is Transit Oriented Development?
• Compact, mixed-use developmentcentered within walking distance ofcentered within walking distance of public transit designed to be convenient and affordable for all ages and incomes
• Housing jobs retail services and• Housing, jobs, retail, services, and entertainment are in close proximity
• Located generally within a ¼ mile to ½ mile radius of a transit stop
City of Merced
½ mile radius of a transit stop
• Promotes non-vehicular travel choices and intermodal connections Half Mile Station
Planning Area
Downtown Merced
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Merced Station TOD Context
• Proposed in Downtown, next to the Union Pacific RR &Transportation Center
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Union Pacific RR &Transportation Center
HST Station Area Walkability Circle
Existing Transit Stations
Proposed HST Line
Potential Station Entrance
Potential Station Platform
Legend
1/4 Mile Radius Planning Area
1/2 Mile Radius Planning Area
15-minute walk (1/4 mile distance)
30-minute walk (1/2 mile distance)
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Downtown Merced
Potential Station Planning Area
Existing Transit Stations
Proposed HST Line
Station Entrance Potential Site
Station Platform Potential Site
Legend
Potential 1/4 Mile Planning Area
Potential 1/2 Mile Planning Area
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Station Planning Area Western Limit
Potential Station Planning Areas
Existing Transit Stations
Proposed HST Line
Station Entrance Potential Site
Station Platform Potential Site
Legend
Potential 1/4 Mile Planning Area
Potential 1/2 Mile Planning Area
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Station Planning Area Eastern Limit
Potential Station Planning Area
Existing Transit Stations
Proposed HST Line
Station Entrance Potential Sites
Station Platform Potential Sites
Legend
Potential 1/4 Mile Planning Areas
Potential 1/2 Mile Planning Areas
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Range of Station Area Sites
Agenda
1. Introduction and Station Planning Area
2 Hi h S d T i I t ti l E l2. High Speed Train International Examples
3. Station Area Analysis
4. Merced Station Design Concepts
5. High Speed Train Station Examples
6. Discussion and Comments
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High Speed Train International Examples
Lessons:
Alta Velocidad Espanola (AVE ) System, Spain
• Significant increase in commuting for trips 1 hour or less from high speed rail cities
• Public strategies encourage creation of new housing near train stations
• Presence of high speed rail in the city• Presence of high speed rail in the city has prevented leakage of local investments outside of the region
Source: Wall Street Journal, April 20, 2009
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High Speed Train International Examples
Lessons:
C t 90% f i il t i b t
Train A Grande Vitesse (TGV ) System, France
• Captures 90% of air-rail trips between destinations where the rail journey is 2 hours or less
St ti l ti i th it• Station area locations in the city center are more successful
• Planned station area development ith il d twith rail access command greater
premiums to comparable develop-ment in other parts of the city
Hi h d il h th l l• High speed rail can enhance the local economy if coordinated with other active economic development efforts
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High Speed Train International Examples
Lessons:
• Population growth due to high speed rail
Shinkansen Network, Japan
• Population growth due to high speed rail access in combination with a major university and strong employment centers in information exchange
• High speed rail access can facilitate regional growth in service sector employment
• Attracting more visitors to Merced can increase demand for accommodations and food/beverage services
• A station in the city center can attract retailers to the station area and away from the outlying retail areas
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Agenda
1. Introduction and Station Planning Area
2 Hi h S d T i I t ti l E l2. High Speed Train International Examples
3. Station Area Analysis
4. Merced Station Design Concepts
5. High Speed Train Station Examples
6. Discussion and Comments
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Market Demand Analysis
The Market Analysis will determine the highest and best use for TOD around the station
• Looks at existing conditions and trends for the immediate• Looks at existing conditions and trends for the immediate station planning area and the region in:
• Land Use
• Population and Household Growthopu a o a d ou o d o
• Demographics
• Employment Conditions by industry sector
• Public Policy and Financing Variables
Townhome development fronting the street
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• Projects land use demand for:
• Employment Generating Uses
• OfficeOffice
• Retail/Entertainment
• High Density Housing Opportunities
• Other Station Area Land Use Opportunities i.e.Retail services with wide sidewalks and pedestrian amenities
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Other Station Area Land Use Opportunities i.e. innovative parking solutions and TOD incentives
pedestrian amenities
Vacant and Underutilized Parcels
Source: Assessor’s parcel data
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Downtown Merced
Vehicular Access and Circulation
Adapt & preserve the existing street grid and alley system in Downtown; focus station area traffic on freeways and major roadways
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Downtown Merced
Transit Access and Circulation
Enhance the Transportation Center in Downtown Merced with access to high speed rail and convenient connections to and from Merced
Connect the HST station to UC Merced via shuttle and bus services
Downtown Merced
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City of Merced Bus transit system
City of Merced
Connect the HST station to airport facilities at the Merced Airport and Castle Airport
Bike & Pedestrian Connections
Refine bike and pedestrian circulation with additional local bikeways and paseoconnections through Downtown Merced.
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Downtown Merced
TOD Design Opportunities
• Maximize the value capture of high speed train service to the community with a high density,
Promote Transit Oriented Development in Downtown Merced
mixed use development pattern
• Link economic development opportunities in Downtown Merced to improved regional access
• Support district parking and shared parking strategies to accommodate station area growth
• Provide development and infill incentives• Provide development and infill incentives
Page 22 / Merced StationEstablish a high density, mixed-use development pattern
Activate and connect the space beneath the train tracks
Merced Station TOD Design Elements
1. Maintain the Downtown Main Street Development Pattern
• Build commercial buildings to the front propertyline or back of the sidewalk; but allow setbacksline or back of the sidewalk; but allow setbacksto vary from the sidewalk for displays, seating,and other public activities
• Allow residential building setbacks to vary
Commercial Building Line with Varying Setbacks
Allow residential building setbacks to vary between 0 and 15 feet from the sidewalk
• Maintain, enhance, and establish significant view corridors as a civic and community amenityCommercial Building Line with Varying Setbacks corridors as a civic and community amenity
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Typical Downtown Residential Setback The Merced Theater tower is an example of a Downtown landmark
TOD Design Elements
2. Establish districts, corridors, and centers as unique places, enhancing the existing districts in Downtown Merced
E isting Do nto n Dist icts and
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Existing Downtown Districts and Surrounding Neighborhood Centers Bob Hart Square
Merced Station TOD Design Elements
• Plan for streetscape improvements associated with
3. Provide public realm improvements to the station planning area that support and enhance the Downtown streetscape
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• Include plazas, seating areas, and pedestrian amenities connecting Downtown businesses and gdestinations
• Provide plenty of trees, parks, open space, and trail connections that provide an urban refuge in the
Streetscape improvements on Main St.p g
downtown
• Phase parking intensity as needed by station development and expand the Downtown parking p p p gdistrict to include the station planning area
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Seating area adjacent to the Downtown theaters
Merced Station TOD Design Elements
• Using LID techniques such as green streets, parking l d bl i
Promote sustainable design focused on integrating a whole system approach of:
swales, and permeable paving
• Promoting green building practices and landscaping that optimize building energy performance and
ti d d t bl t d doperation and reduce potable water demand
• Promoting the use of public realm energy systems such as parking area PV roofs or solar operated
ki t d li ht fi tparking meters and light fixtures
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Agenda
1. Introduction and Station Planning Area
2 Hi h S d T i I t ti l E l2. High Speed Train International Examples
3. Station Area Analysis
4. Merced Station Design Concepts
5. High Speed Train Station Examples
6. Discussion and Comments
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Merced Station Design Concepts
Roles of a High Speed Rail StationRoles of a High Speed Rail Station
Transportation: Land Use:
Station as part of Role 1: Role 2:the High Speed Train system:
Facilitate access to HST and transfers with alternate modes
Provide goods and services tailored to passengers
Station as part of the Community:
Role 3:Encourage local use of HST and public
Role 4:Stimulate and support sustainable p
transitpp
urban development
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Merced Station Design Concepts
Roles of a High Speed Rail StationRoles of a High Speed Rail Station
Transportation: Land Use:
Station as part of Role 1: Role 2:the High Speed Train system:
Facilitate access to HST and transfers with alternate modes
Provide goods and services tailored to passengers
Station as part of the Community:
Role 3:Encourage local use of HST and public
Role 4:Stimulate and support sustainable p
transitpp
urban development
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Merced Station Design Concepts
Roles of a High Speed Rail StationRoles of a High Speed Rail Station
Transportation: Land Use:
Station as part of Role 1: Role 2:the High Speed Train system:
Facilitate access to HST and transfers with alternate modes
Provide goods and services tailored to passengers
Station as part of the Community:
Role 3:Encourage local use of HST and public
Role 4:Stimulate and support sustainable p
transitpp
urban development
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Merced Station Design Concepts
Roles of a High Speed Rail StationRoles of a High Speed Rail Station
Transportation: Land Use:
Station as part of Role 1: Role 2:the High Speed Train system:
Facilitate access to HST and transfers with alternate modes
Provide goods and services tailored to passengers
Station as part of the Community:
Role 3:Encourage local use of HST and public
Role 4:Stimulate and support sustainable p
transitpp
urban development
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Merced Station Design Concepts
Roles of a High Speed Rail StationRoles of a High Speed Rail Station
Transportation: Land Use:
Station as part of Role 1: Role 3:the High Speed Train system:
Facilitate access to HST and transfers with alternate modes
Provide goods and services tailored to passengers
Station as part of the Community:
Role 2:Encourage local use of HST and public
Role 4:Stimulate and support sustainable p
transitpp
urban development
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Merced Station Design Concepts
Center Platform ConfigurationCenter Platform Configuration
Northbound Southbound
• Local trains arrive
• Express trains pass through
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• Local trains depart
Merced Station Design Concepts
Side Platform ConfigurationSide Platform Configuration
Northbound
Southbound
• Local trains arrive
• Express trains pass through
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• Local trains depart
Merced Station Design Concepts
Typical HST Station “Footprint”Typical HST Station “Footprint”
1380 feet 125 feet (typical width)1380 feet 125 feet (typical width)
150 feet (typical minimum right-of-way)
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Merced Station Design Concepts
Typical Elements of a Side Platform HST StationTypical Elements of a Side Platform HST Station
PLATFORM CANOPY
STATION TRACK
EXPRESS TRACKS WIND SCREEN
VERTICAL CIRCULATION
BOARDING PLATFORM
ENTRY PLAZA
CIRCULATIONO
STATION HOUSE & CONCOURSE
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125 feet (typical)
Merced Station Design Concepts
Site Planning DiagramSite Planning Diagram
CURBSIDE
TRANSITENTRY TRANSIT CENTER
ENTRY PLAZA
STATION HOUSE
UPRR CORRIDOR
HST CORRIDOR
NORTHBOUND PLATFORM
HST CORRIDOR
SOUTHBOUND PLATFORM
PARKING
Merced Station Design Concepts
R O MNPQ
W MAINDowntown Site Alternative – NorthDowntown Site Alternative – North
W 16TH
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT ENTRY PLAZA STATION HOUSE TRANSIT PLAZA
UPRR
W 15TH
DOWNTOWN TRANSPORTATION
CENTER
BRIDGE OVER UPRR
STATION PLATFORMS
SR 99 FREEWAY
W 14THPARKING
STATION CONCOURSE
Merced Station Design Concepts
Merced Station Site PlanW 16TH Conceptual Site PlanConceptual Site PlanSTATION HOUSE TRANSIT PLAZA
DOWNTOWN TRANSPORTATION CENTER
ENTRY PLAZAFUTURE
DEVELOPMENT
STATION PLATFORMS
RO P Q
W 15TH
SR 99
RO P Q
W 14TH
PARKING GARAGE / POTENTIAL JOINT-DEVELOPMENT
W 14TH
Merced Station Design Concepts
Merced Station Concourse PlanStation Concourse PlanStation Concourse PlanSTATION HOUSE
ENTRY PLAZA
UPRR
SECURITY LINESTAIR /
ESCALATOR
STAIR / ESCALATOR
BACK-OF-HOUSE
WAITING ROOM / PASSENGER CONCESSIONS & SERVICES
MEET & GREET / TICKETING / CHECK-IN / BAGGAGE CLAIM
SECURITY LINE
STAIR / ESCALATOR
STAIR / ESCALATOR
VERTICAL CIRCULATIONW 15th STREET
PUBLIC CONCOURSE
VERTICAL CIRCULATION TO PLATFORM LEVEL
PARKING PUBLIC CONCOURSEPARKING
Merced Station Design Concepts
Station Cross-SectionStation Cross-Section
60 FT50 FT 55 FT
90 FT
W 15THSTREET MERCED STATION UPRR CORRIDOR
50 FT 55 FT
W. 15THSTREET MERCED STATION UPRR CORRIDOR
190 FT 90 FT90 FT
Agenda
1. Introduction and Station Planning Area
2 Hi h S d T i I t ti l E l2. High Speed Train International Examples
3. Station Area Analysis
4. Merced Station Design Concepts
5. High Speed Train Station Examples
6. Discussion and Comments
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HST Station Examples
Station EntranceStation Entrance
Taiwan High Speed Rail Station
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HST Station Examples
Station PlatformStation Platform
Beijing South Railway Station
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HST Station Examples
TrainshedsTrainsheds
St. PancrasTrain Station
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Waterloo Train Station
HST Station Examples
Station ConcourseStation Concourse
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Berlin Central Station
HST Station Examples
Ticket Machines and Fare GatesTicket Machines and Fare Gates
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HST Station Examples
Commercial Activities Under the TrackwayCommercial Activities Under the Trackway
Berlin Savignyplatz Railway Station
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